Jesusfreakhideout.com celebrates 30 Years online in 2026... Get Your Music - and everything else - on Amazon! All purchases made on Amazon through this link earn a commission for Jesusfreakhideout.com!
Get the new FREE JFH MP3 compilation August 13, 2026!

JFH Music News Report

MULTI-TALENTED SHELÉA TEAMS WITH COMMON HYMNAL TO RELEASE A NEW MODERN-DAY CHRISTMAS ANTHEM "MOTHERS AND SHEPHERDS"

Featuring Oakwood University’s The Aeolians, The Song Is Available Digitally Now


Shelea Teams with Common Hymnal for Christmas Song, 'Mothers and Shepherds'


2022/11/28.SheleaTeamswithCommonHymnalforChristmasSongMothersandShepherds.asp
NEWS SOURCE: Ignition PR
November 28, 2022

November 28, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) — This holiday season, ‘Come now and hear the sound’ of a different kind of Christmas song! “Mothers and Shepherds” is a modern-day carol that brings the beauty of Christmas into the harshness of today’s world. Speaking to both those who are mourning and those who are seeking, “Mothers and Shepherds” reminds us that Jesus is and will always be the Savior of the word.

Originally released by Common Hymnal in 2019 by breakthrough singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer, today’s version features Grammy-nominated songwriter and international star Sheléa who recorded it with the hope of making the song a Christmas fixture for many years to come. Sheléa has a deep and emotional connection with the song, and it shines through her powerful performance. 

Working with legendary producers Tony Shepperd and Raul Ferrando, they showcase her vocal brilliance with a compelling arrangement, a world-class band, and a Budapest-based studio orchestra. The song also features the renowned choir, The Aeolians Of Oakwood University, Sheléa’s alma mater. Additionally, the deluxe single includes an additional version by The Aeolians, with their performance produced by John Stoddart.

“‘Mothers and Shepherds’ is an achingly beautiful story that offers hope amid grief,” says Los Angeles-based Sheléa. “I’m honored to be the vessel to tell it.”

Sheléa is making “Mothers and Shepherds” a vital part of her Christmas repertoire and will perform it with the St Louis Symphony on December 15.

For churches wanting to include it in their Christmas programming this year, the stems are available from multitracks.com.

For more information on The Aeolians:

https://www.facebook.com/OakwoodUniversity/

https://www.youtube.com/oakwooduniversityhsv

https://www.instagram.com/oakwoodu/

For more information on Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/



About Sheléa

International recording artist and Grammy-nominated songwriter, Sheléa, whom Quincy Jones calls the finest voice of her generation, has a staggering list of credits. She performed at the White House for President Barack and First Lady Michele Obama; was the very first artist that Quincy Jones selected to play at his jazz club, Q's Bar and Lounge, in Dubai; traveled internationally as a featured vocalist in "An Intimate Evening with David Foster"; sang on the PBS-TV special ‘Zoltan Maga: Live from Budapest with David Foster’; opened for Elton John; headlined a sold-out performance at The Royal Albert Hall, played Dorinda Clark in the biopic, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel.

For more about Sheléa:

https://www.instagram.com/Sheléamusic/

https://www.youtube.com/user/SheléaMusic



###


 

 

News Report Archives

[2026]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2025]
Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug. | Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec.

[2001 - Present]
Visit our complete MUSIC NEWS ARCHIVE

 



Return to Main News Page

 

 

 

                 
Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!

Search JFH



This Tuesday, November 10
SINGLES
Seth Davey A New Dawn - Single (independent)

This Wednesday, November 11
ALBUMS
Anberlin CURRENCY [Equal Vision]

This Friday, November 13
ALBUMS
Blanca A Christmas To Remember [Curb]
Jeremy Camp A Camp Family Christmas [Capitol CMG]
Amy Grant Tennessee Christmas: 10th Anniversary Edition [Capitol CMG/AG]
Lily Hooten Promise Land [Anotherland]
The Lofi Christian & Commons Worship The Commons Lofi (independent)
outr.cty Green Skies, Blue Grass [Syntax]
Jackie Hill Perry Still Blameless (Deluxe) [Velvet Blue]
Leem of the Earth See [Velvet Blue]
Tye Tribbett V20: First Semester (Live) [Freligious]
Calum Wood Christmas Songs from the Kitchen Table, Vol. 2 (independent)

SINGLES
Bethel Music, Emmy Rose Noel (He Is Born) - Single [Bethel]
Elan Brio Jewels (feat. George Jones III) - Single [Polished Arrow]
Chris Caro 10 YEARS IN A MINUTE - Single [Syntax]
Cody Carnes + Kari Jobe Carnes Doxology (All Praise) - Single [Sparrow]
Cutright The Curtain - Single [Syntax]
Jordan Feliz Fast - Single [Centricity]
Rachelle Fletcher Water in My Desert (Acoustic Version) - Single (independent)
Forrest Frank My Little Miracle (ft. ZVC) - Single [River House]
Matt Gorman Nature of the Beast - Single [By Design]
Josh Grove Glory - Single (independent)
Joe & Beth I Stand Forgiven - Single (independent)
Elle Limebear Give Me Joy (Live from O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire) - Single [Decca]
Living Again Get This Far - Single (independent)
Baylee Lynn Save Me A Seat - Single [Interscope]
Steven Malcolm Prey On Me - Single [IVAV / Curb]
Michelle Williams, Kenny Lattimore God With Us - Single [Tyscot]
Hunter Plake Silver Bells - Single [BEC]
Matthew Plante OVEN MITT! - Single [Dream]
Jenna Raine Frosty / A Baby Was Born - Double Single [Warner]
Magdalene Rose the terrifying reality of it all - Single [Rockfest]
Jordan St. Cyr Angels We Have Heard On High - Single [BEC]
Lauren Talley While There's Time - Single [Horizon]
Amelia Wells At Your Feet - Single [Hope Lane]
Phil Wickham O Holy Night (Adoration) - Single [Fair Trade]
Natasha Zimbaro Emmanuel - Single [Wings]

VINYL
Anberlin CURRENCY Vinyl [Equal Vision]

Next Thursday, November 19
ALBUMS
NEEDTOBREATHE The Long Surrender and The Fellow Passengers of Pain [UMG]

Next Friday, November 20
ALBUMS
Gabrielle Lovelace The Secret of Christmas [Old Bear]
Mountains in the Sea Breakthrough - EP [Dream]
New Wine Worship Ready For More - EP (independent)
The Rogers Family Let's Sing a Song About Jesus [Horizon]
Phil Wickham Hallelujah! It's Christmas Again! [Fair Trade]
Will Morrison, Calm Worship Collective Christmas Music - Instrumental Piano Holiday Songs (independent)

SINGLES
Francesca Battistelli Messiah (Cinematic) - Single [Curb]
Gracie Binion O Holy Night - Single [BEC]
John Long love deep - Single (independent)
Chandler Marie Merry Christmas Mary - Single (independent)
Hunter Plake Silent Night - Single [BEC]
Matthew Plante PRAISE DANCE! - Single [Dream]
Run51 Wishlist - Single [Dream]
Mike Weaver Homecoming - Single [Curb]

For all release dates, click here!